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THE SRI LANKA MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
133rd Anniversary International Virtual
Medical Congress
“Professional Development for Quality Enhancement of
Healthcare: Beyond the COVID-19 Pandemic”
24th – 26th July 2020
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THE SRI LANKA MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
133rd Anniversary International Virtual
Medical Congress
“Professional Development for Quality Enhancement of
Healthcare: Beyond the COVID-19 Pandemic”
24th – 26th July 2020
No. 06, Wijerama Mawatha, Colombo 07
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CONTENTS
01 Message from the President
02 Message from the Honorary Secretary
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Message from Hon. Minister of Health and
Indigenous Medical Services
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Message from the Secretary – Ministry of Health & Indigenous
Medical Services
06 Message from Director General of Health Services
07 Message from the Guest of Honour
08 The Sri Lanka Medical Association Council 2020
10 The Steering Committee
12 Programme at a Glance
15 Programme in Detail
38 Orations
45 Faculty
52 Summary of Presentations
69 List of Oral Presentations
75 List of Poster Presentations
04 Partners and Sponsors
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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
SRI LANKA MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
dented degree of uncertainty worldwide. Experts
predict that life now would not be the same as in the
pre-COVID era. Continuing Medical Education (CME)
and Continuous Professional Development (CPD), are
not exceptions in this regard. The digital and techno-
logical transformation of CME and CPD is accelerated
due to the challenges of adapting to the post-COVID
New Normal.
The SLMA took a bold decision to go ahead with the
congress considering our responsibility towards CPD
and CME. This congress may be the only opportunity
for medical professionals, allied health professionals
and students in Sri Lanka to present their research
findings at an international conference during 2020.
Pre-conference workshops, a Keynote Address, Sym-
posia and Guest Lectures have been planned, consid-
Professor Indika Karunathilake ering the need to adapt to the New Normal. In the
process of developing policy and regulatory frame-
works and public health interventions, the SLMA has
In April 2005, SLMA NEWS, the Newsletter of the Sri utilized the expertise within itself, to bring together
Lanka Medical Association carried the Editor’s note, multiple stakeholders on to a single platform. The
“SLMA Sessions Totally Virtual - A Dream or Reality”. congress will give us an opportunity to listen to, en-
That prediction I made 15 years ago, as the then Edi- gage with and learn from experts and practitioners
tor of the SLMA, has now become a reality. Tthe on best practices adopted to mitigate these challeng-
133rd Anniversary International Medical Congress of es.
the Sri Lanka Medical Association is being held as a
virtual on-line conference from 24th to 26th July 2020, The challenges faced when organising this year’s con-
and webcast worldwide from the historic Wijerama gress were immense, including the acquisition of
House in Colombo. hardware, training human resources, availability of
low cost/free software solutions. This was complicat-
Established in 1887, the SLMA is the oldest profes- ed further by the current global and national financial
sional medical association in Asia and Australasia. It crisis. My heartfelt gratitude goes to everyone who
has contributed immensely towards the betterment contributed towards the success of the congress, in-
of health of the nation over the years. During this cluding the Guests of Honour, the Resource Persons,
global COVID-19 pandemic, the SLMA helped to con- Organizing Committee, SLMA staff, sponsors and very
tain the spread of COVID-19 in Sri Lanka by creating specially, all the participants.
awareness among the public and by playing a pivotal
role in the formulation of interim guidelines for With over 400 registered participants, and the exper-
screening and management of patients. It has taken tise provided by local and international resource per-
a lead in advocacy initiatives of safety protocols and sons, this is going to be a landmark global event.
continues to work closely with Sri Lankan authorities
and international organisations to ensure the wellbe- Thank you.
ing of Sri Lankan citizens.
Professor Indika Karunathilake
COVID-19 has inflicted an unexpected and unprece-
President – Sri Lanka Medical Association
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133rd ANNIVERSARY INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL CONGRESS
MESSAGE FROM THE HONORARY SECRETARY
SRI LANKA MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
Dr. Sumithra Tissera
It is indeed a pleasure and a privilege to welcome you to the 133 rd Anniversary International Medi-
cal Congress of the Sri Lanka Medical Association (SLMA) in 2020 held from 24th to 26th July 2020 at
the Dr. NDW Lionel Memorial Auditorium, Wijerama House, Colombo.
The ability of the SLMA to combine and connect medical officers of diverse grades and various spe-
cialties will be utilized to create a suitable platform where all can communicate and work towards
a better post-COVID era.
In order to respect the current regulations especially social distancing and concepts of respiratory
etiquette this years’ congress will be held as a virtual conference with very minimal physical partic-
ipation. This will facilitate and ensure more participation in these difficult times. Thus the SLMA is
one of the first of organizations in Sri Lanka to launch, not merely a lecture or seminar, but a com-
plete congress on an online platform.
Though this much anticipated event will be curtailed due to the current circumstances, the spirit of
the occasion and the exchange of knowledge and ideas will surely thrive in this new platform. This
year, as in the preceding years, a fascinating and thought-provoking line up has been arranged by
us. This year’s programme intends as always, to create a discourse and sharing of ideas from the
different corners of the world.
The main academic programme is to be delivered through one Keynote Address, eight Main Sym-
posia and six Guest Lectures. In addition, there will be three Orations and the much-acclaimed
Doctors’ Concert
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The concert will ensure that the camaraderie and joy of this programme is maintained in spite of
the restrictions. The SLMA Oration will be delivered at the Inauguration Ceremony and will be
followed by the Professor N D W Lionel Memorial Oration and Dr. S C Paul Oration during the
conference.
This year, in organizing this annual event, it is indeed evident that we at the SLMA have had to
rise up in times of adversity and overcome many obstacles. As such, rising above these obstacles
has been a collective effort under the able guidance and leadership of the President SLMA, Pro-
fessor Indika Karunathilake, who has lead the team through the adversity of a pandemic and
emerged by organizing one of the foremost web-based conferences in Sri Lanka. Under his advice
and guidance, the objectives were met and decisions were made with ease, while at all times en-
suring that team work played a pivotal role. His efforts were complemented by the Vice President
of the SLMA Professor Manuj Weerasinghe, whose knowledge and untiring efforts added further
colour to this congress. Co-editors of the Ceylon Medical Journal and the Editorial Board have to
be commended for reviewing the many abstracts well within the deadline given by us.
I would also like to extend my appreciation to all the members of the Congress Organizing Com-
mittee, the Editors of the Proceedings Book, Assistant Secretaries and members of the Council.
This event would not have been possible without the support and efforts of them as well as the
membership of the SLMA and the ever helpful supportive staff of the SLMA.
I would like to express our gratitude to all our sponsors including the UN agencies for ensuring
that this event is a success.
Any event would not be a success without our participants who have submitted abstracts and
have registered for the congress. We sincerely hope that all of you will gain knowledge on many
health and non-health related topics during the two days of the conference.
As quoted by Kofi Annan, a former Secretary General of the United Nations, “Knowledge is pow-
er. Information is liberating. Education is the premise of progress, in every society in every fami-
ly.” As such, whilst wishing all delegates and participants a memorable conference I hope that all
of you will all take this opportunity to gain more knowledge to step towards progress.
Dr. Sumithra Tissera
Honorary Secretary - SLMA
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Message from Honourable Minister of
Health and Indigenous Medical Services
Hon. Pavithra Wanniarachchi
The Sri Lanka Medical Association (SLMA), a professional and academic body dedicated to the medi-
cal profession, is one of the foremost organizations of this nature in Asia. With a membership span-
ning most of the medical officers of all grades and specialties it covers the diversity of the medical
profession.
The SLMA has played a role in the policy making and health planning of this nation since its incep-
tion. We are extremely thankful to the ever-continuous role played by the SLMA in the health sector
of Sri Lanka.
During recent times with the COVID-19 pandemic playing a larger than life role in not just health but
in all aspects of public life, the role played by SLMA is noteworthy. During this period of COIVD-19
the advice, guidance and information given by the SLMA has been continuous and essential.
The theme for this years’ congress “Professional Development for Quality Enhancement of
Healthcare: Beyond the COVID-19 Pandemic” indicates the forethought that has gone into organizing
this year’s event. It is indeed apt for the current scenario and truly in keeping with the times.
I would like to take this opportunity to wish the Sri Lanka Medical Association all success in the 133 rd
Anniversary International Medical congress and hope they will continue to go from strength to
strength during the coming years and continue the partnership and collaboration with the Ministry
of Health.
Hon. Pavithra Wanniarachchi
Honourable Minister of Health, Nutrition and Indigenous Medicine, Sri Lanka
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Message from the Secretary - Ministry of
Health & Indigenous Medical Services
Dr. S. H. Munasinghe
It is with great pleasure that I write this message, as the Secretary to the Ministry of Health & Indige-
nous Medical Services, for the 133th Anniversary International Medical Congress 2020 of the Sri
Lanka Medical Association (SLMA).
The SLMA, as the premier academic body of the medical professionals of Sri Lanka, has played a piv-
otal role in the current context of the COVID–19 Pandemic. Therefore, whilst congratulating them on
this occasion, I would also like to commend them on the theme of the congress to be held;
“Professional Development for Quality Enhancement of Healthcare, beyond the COVID–19 Pandem-
ic”.
Since its inception, the SLMA has played an important and necessary role in bringing together the
Medical Community. Therefore, it comes as no surprise that, during the situation of uncertainty cre-
ated by the COVID–19 Pandemic that the SLMA played an essential role in terms of medical educa-
tion, enhancement and sharing of knowledge, advice and guidance given to the health sector in its’
management.
The continuous guidance given by the SLMA, not only during the pandemic, but also to the health
sector during formulation of policies and guidelines, is much appreciated. Whilst extending my grati-
tude to the SLMA for playing such an essential role in the health sector of Sri Lanka I wish them suc-
cess in all future endeavours. I hope that the SLMA will continue working in collaboration with the
Ministry of Health and I would extend my fullest corporation to SLMA in such important activities to
develop the Health Sector of Sri Lanka.
Congratulations and all success to the SLMA and its membership for the 133 rd Anniversary Interna-
tional Medical Congress.
Dr. S. H. Munasinghe
Secretary, Ministry of Health and Indigenous Medical Services, Sri Lanka
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Message from Director General of Health
Services
Dr. Anil Jasinghe
The Sri Lanka Medical Association is a pioneer organization in the Asian region dedicated to medical
professionals. As such it is indeed a moment of pride and joy to submit this message in the event of
the 133rd Anniversary International Medical Congress.
This year it is of more importance, given the theme of the congress, “Professional Development for
Quality Enhancement of Healthcare, beyond the COVID-19 Pandemic” which is in keeping with the
present situation the world-over.
Given that the SLMA has worked closely with the Ministry of Health during this pandemic it is doubly
a pleasure to be a part of the congress, which is in-essence a continuation of this good work.
I am pleased to note that the SLMA has continued through the years to work in collaboration with
our ministry to identify issues and problems in the healthcare system and assist in developing practi-
cal solutions in terms of policies and guidelines and even in terms of implementation. We are grate-
ful for this partnership with the Ministry of Health and hope that this will continue in the years to
come.
Congratulations and felicitations to the President, Council, and the membership of the SLMA on the
occasion of the 133rd Anniversary Celebrations.
I wish this event all success.
Dr. Anil Jasinghe
Director General Health Services
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Message from the Guest of Honour
It is my pleasure and a great honour to send this message to the 133rd Anniversary Scientific Medical
Congress of the Sri Lanka Medical Association (SLMA).
Established in 1887, SLMA is the oldest professional medical association in Asia and Australasia. It
has contributed immensely to develop the quality and professionalism of medical practitioners. I am
pleased to note that the SLMA has continued through the years to work in close collaboration with
various stakeholders. This has led to developing and implementing practical solutions to healthcare
issues. It has also taken a leading role in managing and mitigating health issues not only in Sri Lanka
but also in the region, as we can currently witness from the COVID 19 experience.
The theme for the 133rd congress - Professional development for the Quality enhancement of
Healthcare: Beyond the COVID-19 pandemic is very relevant and timely. The current COVID-19 crisis
has created many challenges to the healthcare professionals battling the pandemic in the frontlines.
The stresses of the possibility of getting infected or staying away from their families, providing opti-
mal care to patients, and long working hours under trying conditions, can lead to burnout and pose
challenges to one's professional practice. The congress will give us an opportunity to listen to, en-
gage with and learn from the experts and practitioners on best practices adopted to mitigate these
challenges. It is also interesting to note that for the first time in its history of SLMA, the 133rd Con-
gress will be held on an entirely virtual on-line platform. I must congratulate the SLMA leadership
and the Congress Organisers for taking this bold step in shaping the future of such medical congress-
es.
Congratulations and felicitations to the President, Council, and membership of the SLMA on the oc-
casion of the 133rd Anniversary Celebrations. I wish you all success and look forward to an inter-
esting and engaging conference.
With my sincere and warmest regards
Dujeepa D. Samarasekera
Director, Centre for Medical Education (CenMED), Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine,
National University of Singapore, National University Health System
Senior Consultant, Ministry of Health Singapore
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SRI LANKA MEDICAL ASSOCIATION COUNCIL 2020
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Seated Left to Right: Dr Asela Olupeliyawa, Dr Sarath Gamini de Silva, Dr Lucian Jayasuriya, Prof Wilfred Perera, Dr BJC Perera, Dr Anula Wijesundere, Prof Indika Karunathilake, Dr
Padma Gunaratne, Prof MC Weerasinghe, Prof Vajira Dissanayake, Dr Pramilla Senanayake, Dr Kalyani Guruge, Dr Sumitra Tissera
Standing Left to Right – 1st row: Dr Anuruddhika Rathnayake, Dr Nimani de Lanerolle, Dr Roshini Murugupillai, Dr Upeksha Samarakoon, Dr Chandan Athapaththu, Dr Eric De Zoy-
sa, Dr Pandula Siribaddana, Dr Pamod Amarakoon, Dr Sankha Randeniya, Dr Surantha Perera, Dr Sajith Edirisinghe, Dr Sashika Sandaruwanie, Dr Thilina Wanigasekera, Dr Chiranthi
K Liyanage, Prof Nirmala Wijekoon, Dr Udayangani Ramadasa
Standing Left to Right – 2nd row: Dr Kapila Jayaratne, Dr Achala Jayathilleke, Dr Niroshan Lokunarangoda, Dr. Murali Vallipuranathan, Dr Inuka Kishara Gooneratne, Dr Clifford
Perera, Dr Asitha Kosala Thannippuliarachchi
Absent: Prof RM Mudiyanse, Prof A Pathmeswaran, Prof Senaka Rajapakse, Dr Yasas Abeywickrama, Dr Samath D Dharmaratne, Dr Christo Fernando, Dr Ruwan Ferdinando, Pro.
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STEERING COMMITTEE 2020
Seated Left to Right: Dr Sumitra Tissera, Dr Sarath Gamini de Silva, Dr BJC Perera, Prof Indika Karunathilake,
Dr Padma Gunaratne, Prof MC Weerasinghe, Dr. Asela Olupeliyawa, Dr Kalyani Guruge
Standing Left to Right – 1st row: Dr Chiranthi K Liyanage, Dr Sajith Edirisinghe, Dr Sankha Randeniya, Dr
Pamod Amarakoon, Dr Nimani de Lanerolle
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PROGRAMME
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PROGRAMME AT A GLANCE
Virtual Pre-Congress Workshops
Workshop I 10th July 2020 12.00 noon – 02.00 pm Microplastics in Sri Lanka & Human Health
Deans’ Round Table “Future of Medical Edu-
Workshop II 12th July 2020 12.00 noon – 02.00 pm
cation”
Workshop 15th & 16th July Making an Effective Scientific Presentation
08.15 am – 11.15 am
III 2020 (By invitation only)
Workshop
17th July 2020 12.00 noon – 02.00 pm Recognition of medical degrees beyond 2023
IV
Workshop V 18th July 2020 8.00 am – 1.00 pm Clinical Genomics for Medical Practitioners
Workshop
20th July 2020 10.00 am – 12.00 noon One Health Approach
VI
International Year of the Nurse & the
Workshop
22nd July 2020 09.00 am - 11.00 am Midwife: Health Workforce Development
VII
beyond COVID-19 Pandemic
Workshop Practical infection Prevention and Control
23rd July 2020 02.00 pm - 03.30 pm
VIII Considerations in the Fight against COVID-19
DAY 1 - Friday, 24th July 2020
INAUGURATION
6.00 pm onwards Wijerama House, No 06, Wijerama Mawatha,
Colombo 07
The SLMA Oration
“Improving the care for children with thalas-
7.30 pm
seamia in Sri Lanka”
Professor Sachith Mettananda
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Time Day 2 – Saturday, 25th July 2020
Keynote Address
Challenges in Healthcare Delivery in the area of Professionalism in the
09.00 am – 09.30 am
“New Normal”
Dr. Thiru Thirukamoorthy
Professor N D W Lionel Memorial Oration
09.30 am – 10.15 am The challenge of the early arrivals: Preterm births revisited
Dr. Kapila Jayaratne
HALL A HALL B
Symposium 1 Symposium 2
Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic: Les- Are we forgetting the other Com-
10.30 am – 12.00 noon sons Learnt municable Diseases?
Experiences from Sri Lanka, UK, USA & Leptospirosis, Influenza & TB
Singapore
Guest Lecture 1 Guest Lecture 2
12.00 noon – 12.30 pm Supporting Primary Care during COVID-19 Environment and Communicable Dis-
Pandemic eases
12.30 pm – 01.30 pm Lunch and Free Paper Session 1 Lunch and Free Paper Session 2
01.30 pm – 02.30 pm Lunch and Free Paper Session 3 Lunch and Free Paper Session 4
Guest Lecture 3 Guest Lecture 4
02.30 pm – 03.00 pm
Looking Good in the “New World” COVID & Sexual Health
Symposium 4
Symposium 3 Emerging & Re-emerging Infections
Challenges in the management of COVID- Global Scenario, are we prepared for
19 infection another pandemic?
03.00 pm – 04.30 pm
Dilemmas in laboratory diagnosis, pre- Public Health Response to infection
scribing as we go & prevention
Challenges in treatment Preventing future pandemics: explor-
ing a planetary health response
04.30 pm – 05.30 pm Health Innovation Awards
05.30 pm Tea & End of Day 2
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Time Day 3 – Sunday, 26th July 2020
Plenary 1
Digital Delights and Spectacular Social Media in Continuing Professional
09.00 am – 09.30 am
Development
Dr. Lawrence Sherman
Plenary 2
09.30 am – 10.15 am Promoting Ethics & Professionalism during COVID-19 pandemic
Dr. Henrik Syse
10.15 – 10.30 am Tea
HALL A HALL B
Symposium 5 (Panel discussion)
Symposium 6
Right-based approach to delivering
Impact of COVID-19: Policy Implica-
10.30 am – 12.00 noon comprehensive
tions
SRH Services for all in the New Nor-
Primary Healthcare, NCD & Migration
mal
Guest Lecture 5 Guest Lecture 6
12.00 noon – 12.30 pm Gender Equity & Rights during Nutrition for Infants during emergen-
emergencies cies
12.30 pm – 01.30 pm Lunch and Free Paper Session 5 Lunch and Free Paper Session 6
01.30 pm – 02.30 pm Lunch and Free Paper Session 7 Lunch and Free Paper Session 8
Symposium 7 Symposium 8
02.30 pm - 04.00 pm
Fast Forward to the “Future” Psychosocial issues: During & After
Dr S C Paul Memorial Oration
Child Mental Health: Literacy, Burden, Cultural Aspects and Developing Ser-
04.00 pm – 04.45 pm
vices for Sri Lanka!
Dr Miyuru Chandradasa
06.30 pm - 09.30 pm Doctors’ Concert
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PROGRAMME IN DETAIL
Virtual Pre-congress Workshops
Pre-Congress Workshop 1
Microplastics in Sri Lanka & Human Health
10th July 2020, 12.00 noon to 2.00 pm
CHAIRPERSON
Professor Indika Karunathilake & Dr Sajith Edirisinghe
SPEAKERS Dr. H. M. P. Kithsiri
Deputy Director General/ Research and Development,
National Aquatic Resources Research & Development Agency
Mr. N. S. Gamage
Director (Investigations), Central Environmental Authority,
Dr. M.F.M. Fairoz
Dean, Faculty of Fisheries of Ocean Science, Ocean University of Sri
Lanka, Crow Island, Mattakkuliya
Dr. Madura M. Wehella
Additional Secretary, Planning & Performance Review, Ministry of
Education
Professor Mahesh Jayaweera
Department of Civil Engineering, University of Moratuwa
Mr. Ranil Vitharana
Chief Innovation Officer at MAS Holdings
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Pre-Congress Workshop 2
Deans’ Round Table
“Future of Medical Education – Adapting to New Normal”
12th July 2020, 12.00 noon to 2.00 pm
CHAIRPERSON
Professor Indika Karunathilake & Dr Sajith Edirisinghe
SPEAKERS Professor Vasanthy Arasaratnam,
Standing Committee on Medical and Dental Sciences
Professor Vidya Jyothi Vajira H.W. Dissanayake
Dean, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo
Professor Surangi Yasawardena
Dean, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Sri Jayawardenepura
Professor Asiri Abegunawardena,
Dean, Faculty of Medicine, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya
Professor P. S. Wijesinghe
Dean, Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya
Professor K. D. Pathirana,
Professor in Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ruhuna
Dr. Angela Arulpragasam Anthony,
Dean, Faculty of Health-care Sciences, Eastern University of Sri Lanka
Dr S. Raviraj
Dean, Faculty of Medicine, University of Jaffna
Dr Sanjeewa Bowatte
Dean, Faculty of Medicine, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka
Dr. Senaka Pilapitiya
Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Allied Sciences, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka
Gp. Cpt. (Dr) R.A.N.K. Wijesinghe
Dean, Faculty of Medicine, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University
Professor Nirmali Wickramaratne
Dean, Faculty of Medicine, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka
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Pre-Congress Workshop 4
Recognition of Medical Qualifications Beyond - 2023
17th July 2020, 12.00 noon to 2.00 pm
CHAIRPERSON
Professor Indika Karunathilake, President Sri Lanka Medical Association
Professor Nilanthi de Silva, Vice President, Sri Lanka Medical Council
Professor Kosala Marambe, Department of Medical Education, Faculty of Medicine,
University of Peradeniya
SPEAKERS Dr Thomas Zapata
World Health Organization, South East Asia Regional Office
Dr Palitha Abekoon
World Health Organization expert in Medical Education
Dr Assanga Hapugoda
Registrar, Sri Lanka Medical Council
Dr Dujeepa Samarasekara
Executive Committee Member, World Federation for Medical Education
Pre-Congress Workshop 5
Clinical Genomics for Medical Practitioners
18th July 2020, 08.00 am to 1.00 pm
Conducted by the Human Genetics Society in Collaboration with the
Human Genetics Unit, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo
TIME TOPIC
Introduction
08:00 - 08:10 am Dr Nirmala Sirisena, Senior Lecturer and Clinical Geneticist, Human Genetics
Unit, Faculty of Medicine, Colombo
Chromosomal Disorders & Cytogenetic Diagnostics
08:10 - 08:30 am Dr Sampath Paththinige, Senior Lecturer and Clinical Geneticist, Depart-
ment of Anatomy, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka
Basic Molecular Genetics & Genetic Diagnostics
08:30 - 08:50 am Dr Kalum Wetthasinghe, Senior Lecturer and Medical Geneticist, Human
Genetics Unit, Faculty of Medicine, Colombo
Patterns of Inheritance
08:50 - 09: 10 am Dr Lahiru Prabodha, Senior Lecturer and Clinical Geneticist, Dept. of Anato-
my, University of Ruhuna, Karapitiya
Alpha and Beta Thalassemias
09:10 - 09:30 am Dr Asantha Jayawardana, Senior Lecturer and Clinical Geneticist, Dept. of
Anatomy, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka
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TIME TOPIC
Hereditary Breast & Colorectal Cancers
09:30 - 09:50 am Dr Nirmala Sirisena, Senior Lecturer and Clinical Geneticist, Human Genetics
Unit, Faculty of Medicine, Colomb
Reproductive Genetics & Prenatal Diagnostics
9:50 - 10:10 am Dr Padmapani Padeniya, Senior Lecturer and Clinical Geneticist, Dept. of
Anatomy, University of Kelaniya
Clinical & Molecular Diagnostic Approach to the Dysmorphic Child
10:10 - 10:30 am Dr Dineshani Hettiarachchi, Lecturer, Human Genetics Unit, Faculty of Medi-
cine, Colombo
10:30 - 10:40 am BREAK
Neurogenetic Disorders & Dystrophinopathies
10:40 - 11:00 am Dr Dulika Sumathipala, Lecturer, Human Genetics Unit, Faculty of Medicine,
Colombo
Genetic Disorders of the Eye
11:00 - 11:20 am Dr Sajith Edirisinghe, Lecturer and Clinical Geneticist, Dept. of Anatomy,
University of Sri Jayewardenepura
Skeletal Dysplasias
11:20 - 11:40 am Dr Yasas Kolombage, Lecturer, Department of Anatomy, Faculty of
Medicine, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka
Inherited Cardiomyopathy and Arrhythmias
11:40 - 12:00 am Dr Thurayratnam Chenthuran, Senior Lecturer and Medical Geneticist,
Dept. of Anatomy, University of Jaffna
Basic Haemato-Oncogenetics
12:00 - 12:20 am Professor Hemali Goonasekera, Associate Professor and Consultant Haema-
tologist, Human Genetics Unit, Faculty of Medicine, Colombo
Pharmacogenomics
12:20 - 12:40 am Professor Vajira Dissanayake, Senior Professor and Medical Geneticist, Hu-
man Genetics Unit, Faculty of Medicine, Colombo
Implementing Genomic Medicine in Clinical Practice - Case Based
Discussions
12:40 - 01:00 am
Professor Vajira Dissanayake, Senior Professor and Medical Geneticist,
Human Genetics Unit, Faculty of Medicine, Colomb
Pre-Congress Workshop 6
Preventing the next pandemic: One Health approach
20th July 2020, 09.00 am to 11.00 am
MODERATORS
Professor Indika Karunathilake, President Sri Lanka Medical Association
Dr. D.D.N. de Silva, President Sri Lanka Veterinary Association
Professor Saroj Jayasinghe, Senior Professor and Chair of Medicine, Faculty of
Medicine, University of Colombo
Dr Tharanga Thoradeniya, Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Medicine, University of Co-
lombo, Assistant Secretary, SLVA
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SPEAKERS Professor Malik Peiris
Chair Professor - Department of Microbiology, University of Hong Kong, Fac-
ulty of Medicine, Hong Kong
Honorary Consultant Microbiologist, Queen Mary Hospital and Scientific Di-
rector, HKU-Pasteur Research Centre, Hong Kong
Dr B.M.A. Oswin Perera
Visiting Professor, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, University
of Peradeniya
Director of the Sri Lanka Wildlife Health Centre
Professor N.P Sunil-Chandra
Senior Professor & Chair of Medical Microbiology, University of Kalaniya
Dr Ravi Bandara Dissanayake
Veterinary epidemiologist
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Rome
Dr Tikiri Priyantha Wijayathilaka
AMR Technical Officer – World Organization for Animal Health, Sub-Regional
Representation for South East Asia, Thailand
Dr. Dilan Amila Satharasinghe
Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, University of
Peradeniya
Pre-Congress Workshop 7
International Year of the Nurse & the Midwife: Health Workforce Develop-
ment beyond COVID-19 Pandemic
22nd July 2020, 09.00 am to 11.00 am
MODERATORS
Dr. Sajith Edirisinghe
Time Title
Global & regional perspective of sustaining essential MCH services in the
9.00 am -9.20 am COVID-19 & Beyond
Dr Anoma Jayathilaka, Medical Officer Maternal and Reproductive Health,
WHO/SEARO
Improving quality of Midwifery services in RMNCAH care during COVID-
9.20 am -09.40 am 19 outbreak and beyond: Lessons learned and Key actions for Sri Lanka
Dr Chitramalee de Silva, Director - Maternal and Child Health, Family
Health Bureau, Ministry of Health
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Addressing the need for capacity development among nurses in face of
9.40 am – 10.00 am the pandemic
Mrs. Asoka Abeynayake, Director / Nursing, Ministry of Health
Tools and Technologies for Professional Development in “New normal” in
the context of nursing and midwifery in Sri Lanka
10.10 am -10.20 am Dr Sudath Samaraweera,
Deputy Director General/Education, Training and Research, Ministry of
Health
New role of human resource in talent management of health workforce
10.20 am -10.40 am Ms. Chathuri Wimalanaga, Manager, Human Resources, Asiri Hospital
Holdings PLC
10.40 am -11.00 am Discussion
Pre-Congress Workshop 8
Practical Infection Prevention and Control Considerations in the Fight
against COVID-19
23rd July 2020, 02.00 pm to 03.30 pm
MODERATORS
Dr. Shirani Chandrasiri Professor Indika Karunathilake
Time Title
What we know about COVID-19 infection among health care workers
2.00 pm – 2.20 pm
April Baller, WHO Health Emergencies, Geneva, Switzerland
Rational use of PPE and infection prevention and control of COVID-19: Min-
2.20 pm – 2.40 pm imum recommendations for Sri Lanka
Dr Madhumanee Abeywardena, Consultant Microbiologist
Environmental surface disinfection during COVID-19 outbreak
2.40 pm – 3.00 pm Dr Vaithehi Rajeevan Francis
Consultant Microbiologist
Introduction to the IPC training module for health care workers
3.00 pm – 3.10 pm Dr Sudath Dharmaratne, Director, Directorate of Healthcare Quality and
Safety and WHO Country Office
3.10 pm – 3.30 pm Discussion
20133rd ANNIVERSARY INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL CONGRESS
Virtual Medical Congress
DAY 1 - Friday, 24th July 2020
INAUGURATION
“Wijerama House”, No 06, Wijerama Mawatha, Colombo 07
5.30 pm - 6.00pm
Guests take their seats
6.00 pm – 6.10 pm
Arrival of the Guest of Honour
6.10 pm – 6.20 pm
Ceremonial Procession
6.20 pm – 6.30 pm
National Anthem
6.25 pm – 6.40 pm
Lighting the Lamp of Learning
Welcome Address
6.40 pm – 6.50 pm
Professor Indika Karunathilake
President, SLMA
Address by the Guest of Honour
6.50 pm – 7.00 pm
Major General Dr. Sanjeewa Munasinghe
Secretary, Ministy of Health, Sri Lanka
Address by the Guest of Honour
Dr. Dujeepa Samarasinghe
7.00 pm – 7.10 pm
Chair, Faculty Teaching Excellence Committee, School of Medicine,
National University of Singapore
7.10 pm – 7.20 pm
Launch of the SLMA CPD portal and Health Educational Material
Vote of Thanks
07.30 pm – 07.40 pm
Dr. Sumithra Tissera
Honorary Secretary, SLMA
THE SLMA ORATION 2020
Professor Sachith Mettananda
07.40 pm – 08.25 pm MBBS, DCH, MD (Paed), Dphil(Oxon), FRCP (Edin)
Professor and Head – Department of Paediatrics, Faculty of
Medicine, University of Kelaniya
Consultant Paediatrician, Colombo North Teaching Hospital,
Ragama
08.25 pm – 08.55 pm
Musical Interlude
08.55 pm The procession leaves the hall
09.00 pm Refreshments
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Day 2 – Saturday, 25th July 2020
09.00 am – 09.30 am KEYNOTE ADDRESS
Chair: Professor Indika Karunathilake
CHALLENGES IN HEALTHCARE DELIVERY IN THE AREA OF PROFESSIONALISM IN
THE “NEW NORMAL”
Professor Thiru Thirukamoorthy
Adj. Professor, Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore
09.30 am – 10.15 am
PROFESSOR N D W LIONEL MEMORIAL ORATION
THE CHALLENGE OF THE EARLY ARRIVALS: PRETERM BIRTHS REVISITED
Dr. Kapila Jayaratne
Consultant Community Physician, National Program Manager – Maternal & Child
Morbidity & Mortality Surveillance, Family Health Bureau – Ministry of Health
10.30 am – 12.00 noon SYMPOSIUM 1 HALL A
Chair: Professor Indika Karunathilake & Dr Olivia Corazon Nieveras
RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC: LESSONS LEARNT
Experiences from Sri Lanka, UK, USA & Singapore
Sri Lanka - Dr Nihal Abeysinghe
UK- Professor Zafar Iqbal
USA - Dr. Navid Pour-Ghasemi
Singapore - Professor TEO Yik Ying
SYMPOSIUM 2 HALL B
Chair: Dr. Sarath Gamini de Silva
ARE WE FORGETTING THE OTHER COMMUNICABLE DISEASES?
Leptospirosis
Dr. Panduka Karunanayake
Influenza in the setting of COVID-19
Dr Chandimani Undugodage
A battle of old and new; Repercussions of COVID 19 on Tuberculosis
Dr Neranjan Dissanayake
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12.00 noon – 12.30 pm GUEST LECTURE 1 HALL A
Chair : Dr Sankha Randenikumara
SUPPORTING PRIMARY CARE DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Professor Michael Kidd
GUEST LECTURE 2 HALL B
Chair : Dr. Sajith Edirisinghe
ENVIRONMENT AND COMMUNICABLE DISEASES
Professor Bruce Maycock
12.30 pm – 01.30 pm
LUNCH AND FREE PAPER SESSIONS
Free Paper Sessions 1 HALL A
OP: 15 Viability of the Amniotic Membrane in Several Solutions
Suraji LHH, Adhikarie AAAP, Wijeyaratne SM, De Silva MVC, Ranaweera GG
OP: 16 Surgery for Insulinomas – a Single Unit Experience
Jayasinghe R, Subasinghe D, Sivaganesh S
OP: 17 Upper Limb Vascular Injuries, a Unique Problem. A Single Unit Experience in a
Tertiary Care Centre
Kapilan G, Arudchelvam J
OP: 18 A Seasonal Killer; Variability of the Incidence of Necrotizing Fasciitis with the
Weather Pattern
De Silva GPUP, Bandara HMC, Rathnayake RMSSB, Karunadasa MSE
OP: 19 Outcome of Open Live Donor Nephrectomies in 258 Cases
Laksiri HPW, Arudchelvam J
OP: 20 Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Transmural Drainage of Pancreatic Fluid Collec-
tions. A Study to Analyze its Efficacy and Complications
Fernandopulle N
OP: 21 Anatomical Variations of the Renal Vasculature and its Association with the
Outcome of Live Donor Nephrectomies
Laksiri W, Arudchelvam J
Free Paper Session 2 HALL B
OP: 01 Practice and Socio-Demographic Determinants of Diabetes Self-Care among
Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Fernando SSW, Danansuriya MN
OP: 02 A Retrospective Comparative Study on the Outcomes of a Low Dose and High
Dose Cyclophosphamide Regimen in the Management of Class III and IV Lupus Nephri-
tis in Sri Lanka
Wijayaratne DR, Atukorala I, Gunawardena NS, Wijesundara DA, Gunarathna K, Lan-
erolle RD
OP: 03 Clinico-Epidemiology of Hypnale zara (Hump-Nosed Viper) Envenoming in Sri
Lanka
Rathnayaka RMMKN, Ranathunga PEAN, Kularatne SAM
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12.30 pm – 01.30 pm Free Paper Session 2 HALL B
OP: 04 Use of Antibiotics among Office Workers in a Private Company
Saneeja MAF, Sampath RW, Sampath PKI, Alagiyawanna D
OP: 06 Efficacy and Safety of Oral Hydroxyurea in Patients with Transfusion Depend-
ent β Thalassaemia: a Randomized Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial
Yasara N, Wickramarathne N, Silva I, Hameed N, Attanayaka AMKR, Jayasinghe VL, Wick-
ramasinghe N, Rodrigo R, Perera L, Mettananda KCD, Manamperi A, Premawardhena A,
Mettananda S
OP: 07 Duration before Hospitalization, Hospital Stay and the Clinical Course of COVID-
19 Patients in Sri Lanka: Evidence from First 100 Patients Following Discharge or Death
Wickramasinghe ND, Jayakody S, Hewage SA, Wijewickrama A, Gunewardena NS, Idam-
pitiya D, Palihawadana P, Jasinghe A, Prathapan S, Arambepola C
OP: 50 Caregiver Burden in Relation to Child's Disability among Primary Caregivers of
Children with Cerebral Palsy attending a Sri Lankan Tertiary Care Facility
Hewawitharana BDR, De Silva MHA, Wickramarachchi WAPS, Wijesinghe CJ
01.30 pm – 02.30 pm Free Paper Sessions 3 HALL A
OP: 28 Balance, Hand Grip Strength and Risk of Falling in Children with Visual Impair-
ment
Ruwanmali PAS, Dissanayake WDN
OP: 29 Childhood Asthma and its Association with Selected Obstetric and Neonatal
Factors among Children Aged 3 -10 Years in Tertiary Care Hospitals in Colombo District
Deen FAH, Kottahachchi KC, Perera SS, Dissanayake DMOC, Jayakaduwa JS, Undugodage
C, Jayakody S
OP: 30 In-Utero Exposure to Tsunami and Conflict and Adolescent Health in Sri Lanka
Devakumar D, Sathiyadas MG, Jayawardana P, Arulpragasam A, Busert L, Osmond C, Fall
CHD, Wells JCK, Wickramasinghe PV
OP: 31 Gender Difference in Accuracy Error in Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis Com-
pared to Dual Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry in the Measurement of Body Composition
Indices in Obese Children
de Silva MHAD, Hewawasam RP, Lekamwasam S
OP: 32 Differences in Serum Markers of Oxidative Stress in Well Controlled and Poorly
Controlled Asthmatic Children in Sri Lanka
Fernando YN, Wickramasinghe VP, Anuradha KWDA, De Silva U, Alahakoon M, Handun-
netti S
OP: 33 Association of Severe Asthma with Allergic Rhinoconjunctivitis and Eczema in a
Cohort of Preschool Children of Anuradhapura District, Sri Lanka
Rajapakse RMSI, Amarasiri WADL, Yasaratne BMGD, Warnasekara YPJN, Agampodi SB
Free Paper Session 4 HALL B
OP: 22 Screening for Future Metabolic and Cardiovascular Risks: a Missed Opportunity
During Pregnancy
Jayasinghe HMIU, Hettiarachchi DAU, Koralegedara KIS, Amarasinghe GS, Warnasekara
YPJN, Wickramasinghe ND, Kumara DMA, Agampodi TC, Agampodi SB
OP: 23 Awareness and its Associates of Occupational Hazards and Safety Practices
Among Medical Laboratory Technologists Working in Government Tertiary Care Health
Institutions in Colombo District
Karunarathna BJ, Weerasinghe MC
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01.30 pm – 02.30 pm Free Paper Session 4 HALL B
OP: 24 Assessment of Direct Out of Pocket Expenditure of Tuberculosis Treatment in
Intensive Phase in Kalutara District
Ranawaka N, Nandasena YLS
OP: 25 Prevalence and Correlates of Smoking, Alcohol Consumption and Illicit Sub-
stance Abuse in School Adolescents in Sri Lanka
Kumbukage MP, Senanayake SJ, Gunawardena SRHP, Wickramasinghe SC, Loku-
balasooriya A, Gunawardena NS, Pieris R, Wickramasinghe SA, Maddumahewa CV
OP: 26 Prevalence of Cardiovascular Conditions among First Trimester Pregnant Fe-
males in Anuradhapura District
Hettiarachchi DAU, Lokunarangoda NC, Agampodi TC, Jayasinghe HMIU, Koralegedara
KIS, Warnasekara YPJN, Madhushika MMH, Agampodi SB
OP: 27 Quality of Life in Elderly in Rural Sri Lanka: a Large Community-Based Cross-
Sectional Study
Wickramasinghe ND, Perera RA, Agampodi SB
OP: 11 Graduate Perceptions on Teaching of Clinical Relevance in Different Compo-
nents of the Colombo MBBS Curriculum
02.30 pm – 03.00 pm GUEST LECTURE 3 HALL A
Chair: Dr. Indika Kahawita
Looking Good in the “New World”
Dr. Nayani Madarasinghe
GUEST LECTURE 4 HALL B
Chair: Dr. Chitran Hathurusinghe
COVID & Sexual Health
Dr. Lilani Rajapakshe
03.00 pm – 04.30 pm SYMPOSIUM 3 HALL A
Chair: Professor Gita Fernando & Dr. Preethi Wijegunawardene
CHALLENGES IN THE MANAGEMENT OF COVID-19 INFECTION
Dilemmas in laboratory diagnosis
Dr. Jude Jayamaha
Prescribing as we go
Professor Chandanie Wanigatunge
Challenges in treatment
Dr. Ananda Wijewickrama
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SYMPOSIUM 4 HALL B
Chair: Dr. Asela Olupeliyawa
EMERGING & RE-EMERGING INFECTIONS
Global Scenario
Professor Malik Peiris
Public Health Response to infection prevention
Professor Manuj C Weerasinghe
Preventing future pandemics: exploring a planetary health re-
sponse
Professor Saroj Jayasinghe
04.30 pm – 05.30 pm HEALTH INNOVATION AWARDS
05.30 pm TEA & END OF DAY 2
Day 3 – Sunday, 26th July 2020
09.00 am – 09.30 am PLENARY 1
Chair: Professor Indika Karunathilake
DIGITAL DELIGHTS AND SPECTACULAR SOCIAL MEDIA IN CONTINUING PROFES-
SIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Dr. Lawrence Sherman
09.30 am – 10.15 am PLENARY 2
Chair: Dr. Malik Fernando
PROMOTING ETHICS & PROFESSIONALISM DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Dr. Henrik Syse
10.15 am – 10.30 am Tea break
10.30 am – 12.00 noon SYMPOSIUM 5 HALL A
Moderator: Mr. Sriyal Nilanka
RIGHT-BASED APPROACH TO DELIVERING COMPREHENSIVE SRH
SERVICES FOR ALL IN THE NEW NORMAL
Panellists
Professor Susan Sawyer, Dr. Suchitra Dalvie, Professor Hemantha
Senanayake, Ms. Tanzila Khan
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10.30 am – 12.00 noon SYMPOSIUM 6 HALL B
Chair: Dr. Jayasundara Bandara & Professor Indika Karunathilake
IMPACT OF COVID-19: POLICY IMPLICATIONS
Five shifts required by health systems
Dr Mickey Chopra
Non-communicable diseases
Dr Vindya Kumarappeli
Migration
Dr Razia Pendse
12.00 noon – 12.30 pm GUEST LECTURE 5 HALL A
Chair : Ms. Madusha Dissanayake
GENDER EQUITY & RIGHTS DURING EMERGENCIES
Professor Liesl A Nydegger
12.00 noon – 12.30 pm GUEST LECTURE 6 HALL B
Chair : Dr. BJC Perera
Nutrition for Infants during emergencies
Professor Colin Binns
12.30 pm – 01.30 pm LUNCH AND FREE PAPER SESSIONS
Free Paper Sessions 5 HALL A
OP: 08 Impact of COVID-19 on Postgraduate Surgical Training - a Global Perspective
Wijerathne HGPK
OP: 09 Training of Medical Officers in Peripheral Medical Clinics to Screen for Diabetic
Retinopathy using Direct Ophthalmoscopy
Wewalwala WHD, Fonseka HCN, Aryasinghe JAD, Amarasinghe BA, Piyasena MMPN
OP: 10 Online Clinical Cased Based Discussions as a Novel Education Tool
Jayarathne YGSW, Pilapitiya SD, Lokunarangoda NC, Sarathchandra RDNC, Chandrakuma-
ra WAJC, Amarakoon GGGT, Srishankar S, Wickramasinghe BAM, Kumara DMA
OP: 12 Reconstruction of Metabolic Pathways for the Setaria digitata Whole Genome
Rashanthy N, Kothalawala MSA, Mugunamalwaththa TS, Darshika WAS, Lakmali GLY,
Kasun de Zoysa, Chandrasekharan NV, Gunawardene YINS, Prashanth Suravajhala, Dassa-
nayake RS
OP: 13 Are They Ready to Handle Anaphylaxis?: a Study among Pre-Intern Medical
Graduates of Three Universities in Sri Lanka
Wijekoon CN, Fernando ADA, Dissanayake AS, Wettasinghe I, Gunawardana M, Minu-
wanpitiya G, Jayawardane P, Thenuwara PM
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12.30 pm – 01.30 pm Free Paper Sessions 5 HALL A
OP: 14 Assessment of Plate Waste in Base Hospital, Warakapola
Mallawarachchi SMNSM, Mallawarachchi CH, Dalpatadu KCS
Free Paper Session 6 HALL B
OP: 41 Comparative Effect of Crude Extracts of Two Sri Lankan Medicinal Plants (Epaltes
divaricata and Vetiveria zizanioides) against Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus
Rathnayake H, De Zoyza MHN, Hewawasam RP, Wijayaratne WMDGB
OP: 42 Clinicopathological Profile of Cutaneous Leishmaniasis in Army Personnel in the
Kilinochchi and Mulllativu Districts of Sri Lanka
Wijesinghe HD, Gunathilaka N, Semege S, Pathirana KPN, Manamperi N, de Silva MVC,
Fernando SD
OP: 43 Endoscopic Ultrasound Guided Fine Needle Aspiration in Patients with Pancre-
atic Masses: a Study to Assess its Efficacy and Complications
Fernandopulle N, Matthias T
OP: 44 The Incidence and Patterns of Lung Cancers in Sri Lanka from 2001-2010: Analysis
of National Cancer Registry Data
Jayarajah U, Arulprashanth A, Fernando A, Ilangamge S, Seneviratne SA
OP: 45 Burkholderia pseudomallei Peri-Prosthetic Infection following Medial Malleolar
Internal Fixation: a Case Report
Koculen V, Jayarajah U, Arulprashanth A, Palkumbura C, Faleel A, Sooriyarachchi R
OP: 46 Unintentional Injuries Among In-School Adolescents in Sri Lanka
Gallage AOP, Wickramasinghe SA, Senanayake SJ, Kumbukage MP, Gunawardena SRHP,
Wickramasinghe SC, Lokubalasooriya A, Gunawardena NS, Peries R, Maddumahewa CV
OP: 47 Epidemiological and Clinical Characteristics of Covid-19 Patients: the Initial Expe-
rience of Sri Lanka
Hewage SA, Wickramasinghe ND, Jayakody S, Arambepola CA, Gunewardena NS, Wijew-
01.30 pm – 02.30 pm Free Paper Sessions 7 HALL A
OP: 34 Early Pregnancy Mental Health Reflecting Health System Deficits and the Need
for Psychosocial Support in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka
Amarasinghe GS, Senanayeka TD, Wijesinghe ADN, Sundharum R, Herath KM, Malasekera
C, Wickramasinghe A, Agampodi TC
OP: 35 Translation and Validation of Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale (AIMS) into
Sinhala
Baminiwatte A, Bandara T, Liyanage H, Perera M, Kuruppuarachchi KALA, Hapangama A
OP: 36 Association between Toxoplasmosis and Schizophrenia - Preliminary Findings of
a Case Control Study
Dayabandara LRM, Galhenage J, Perera I, Gange Y, Dayananda S, Gunatillake H, Gun-
awardena S
OP: 37 Randomized Controlled Trial Investigating the Effectiveness of Cognitive Behav-
iour Group Therapy Compared to a Waitlist Control in the Treatment of University Stu-
dents with Social Phobia
Hapangama A, de Silva BGR, de Zoysa PT, Kuruppuarachchi KALA, Ravindran A, Wick-
remasinghe AR, Williams SS
OP: 38 Prevalence and Correlates of Interpersonal Violence Among In-School Adoles-
cents in Sri Lanka
Wickramasinghe SA, Kumbukage MP, Senanayake SJ, Gunawardena SRHP, Wick-
ramasinghe SC, Lokubalasooriya A, Gunawardena NS, Peries R, Maddumahewa CV
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01.30 pm – 02.30 pm Free Paper Sessions 7 HALL A
OP: 39 The Health Effects of the Combined Use of Protein, Multivitamins and Electrolyte
Dietary Supplements on Sri Lankan Athletes: a Pilot Study
Fernando PNJ, Pigera S, Rashani SAN, Niriella MA, Jayawickreme S, de Silva AP
OP: 40 Prevalence of Geriatric Depression and Associated Factors in Institutionalized
Elders: a Descriptive Study in Galle District
Free Paper Session 8 HALL B
OP: 48 Economic Burden of Out-Of-Pocket Expenditure During Early Pregnancy: Evidence
from a Pregnancy Cohort in the Anuradhapura District
Gunarathne SP, Wickramasinghe ND, Agampodi TC, Prasanna RPIR, Agampodi SB
OP: 49 Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices Regarding Dengue Fever among Mothers of
Paediatric Dengue Victims at Colombo South Teaching Hospital, Sri Lanka
Sainiranjan B, Sainiranjan P, Pirabakar M, Ariyadasa T, Razeen FZ
OP: 51 Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Counselling for the Correct Inhaler Techniques
among Asthmatic Patients
Madushika KBP, Pathiraja VM, Jayasinghe C, Dhanarisi HKJ, Mohamed F
OP: 52 A Sustainable Program for the Innovations to Combat COVID-19 Pandemic in Sri
Lanka
Padeniya A, Colombage P, Samarasinghe H, Silva TEUND, Aluthge H, Fernando S, Soysa
ND, Ananda S, Lanerolle ND, Navodanie MRUN
OP: 53 Echocardiographic Evaluation of Anthracycline-Induced Cardiotoxicity in Breast
Cancer Patients from Southern Sri Lanka
Sandamali JAN, Hewawasam RP, Fernando MACSS, Jayatilaka KAPW, Madurawe RD,
Sadanandan PP, Ekanayaka U, Horadugoda J
OP: 54 Meteorological Associations of Leptospirosis in Different Climate Zones of Sri
Lanka; a Time Series Analysis
Warnasekara YPJN, Agampodi SB, Ranawaka HCJ, Dembatapitiya DRWNK, Wijesinghe
PATAB, Dewapriya IKS, Koralegedara KIS, Abeynayake R
OP: 05 EEG Patterns during Mindfulness Meditation
Marasinghe MGCP, Tennakoon V, Mahawithanage STC
02.30 pm - 04.00 pm SYMPOSIUM 7 HALL A
Chair: Dr Pandula Siribaddana
FAST FORWARD TO THE “FUTURE”
Go back to Human Mode from Auto Mode
Professor Rangika Halwathura
Advances in delivery of Education
Dr Dujeepa D. Samarasekera
New frontiers in Health Communication
Dr. Dinil Abeygunawardena
29133rd ANNIVERSARY INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL CONGRESS
02.30 pm - 04.00 pm SYMPOSIUM 8 HALL B
Chair: Dr. Padma Gunaratne
PSYCHOSOCIAL ISSUES: DURING & AFTER
Livelihoods and mental health
D. Vajira Dharmawardene
Burnout among healthcare workers during the covid-19 pandemic
Professor Wah-Yun LOW
The nature of, and coping with, family conflict during a lockdown
Professor Piyanjali de Zoysa
04.00 pm – 04.45 pm DR S C PAUL MEMORIAL ORATION
Child Mental Health: Literacy, Burden, Cultural Aspects and Developing Ser-
vices for Sri Lanka!
Dr Miyuru Chandradasa
MBBS (Colombo) MD (Colombo) MRCPsych (UK)
Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, Colombo North Teaching Hospital
in Ragama
Senior Lecturer, Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, the University of
Kelaniya
Senior Lecturer (Honorary), Faculty of Medicine Nursing and Health Sciences of
the Monash University, Australia.
06.30 pm –09.00 pm DOCTORS’ CONCERT
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EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMME FOR THE
GENERAL PUBLIC
Day 1 - Saturday 25th July 2020
SESSION 1
09.30 am – 11.00 am Let’s know about • Dr Yasas Abeywickrama – Consultant Plastic & Re-
injuries constructive Surgeon
• Dr Ayeshmantha Peiris – Consultant Ophthalmolo-
gist
• Dr Lalith Ekanayake – Surgeon Rear Admiral Consult-
ant Physician, Consultant in Diving & Hyperbaric
Medicine
SESSION 2
11.30 am – 01.00 pm Kids & Adolescents: • Dr BJC Perera - Consultant Paediatrician
What are your • Dr Sajeewana Amarasinghe - Consultant Psychiatrist
concerns • Professor Shaman Rajindrajith - Consultant Paedia-
(Sinhala Medium) trician
SESSION 3
01.30 pm – 03.00 pm Kids & Adolescents: • Dr R Ajanthan - Consultant Paedeatrician
What are your • Dr Shanthini Ganeshan - Consultant Paedeatrician
concerns • D. Mahesan Ganeshan - Consultant Psychiatrist
(Tamil Medium)
SESSION 4
03.30 pm – 05.00 pm Sex & You • Dr Chiran Hathurusinghe – Consultant Venereologist
• Dr Prageeth Suranga - Consultant Venereologist
Day 2 – Sunday, 26th July 2020
SESSION 5
09.30 am – 11.00 am Caring for the Elders • Dr Padma Gunaratne - Consultant Neurologist
• Dr Udayangani Ramadasa - Consultant Physician
• Dr Dilhara Samaraweera - Consultant Physician
SESSION 6
12.00 noon – 01.30 pm Tips to lead a healthy • Dr Kayathri Periyasamy - Consultant Physician
life style • Dr Noel Somasundaram – Consultant Endocrinologist
(Tamil Medium) • Dr MK Ragunathan - Consultant Physician
SESSION 7
02.00 pm – 03.30 pm Tips to lead a healthy • Dr Priyankara Jayawardena - Consultant Physician
life style • Dr Upul Dissanayake - Consultant Physician
(Sinhala Medium) • Dr Navoda Attapattu – Consultant Paediatric Endocri-
nologist
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DOCTORS’ CONCERT
6.30 pm to 9.00 pm
Sunday, 26th July 2020
New Auditorium, PGIM Academic Centre, Colombo 8
1. Shantha Me Re Yame - Dr BJC Perera
A capella - Students from Colombo Medical Faculty
2.
(Thirasara, Tharushi, Mihidinee, Uththara, Keshini, Maheshi, Danushi)
Santana Medley – Dr Christo Fernando, Ray Gomes, Upali Fernando & Manoj Rama-
3.
nayake
4. Lo Ada Ninde – Professors Jennifer & Joe Perera
5. Soothe - Dil & Desh Dissanayake
6. Mini Mini Poda Wesse – Dr Kushlani Jayatilleke
7. “The Magical 80s” - Dr Yamuna Rajapakse and kids
A flute solo - Professor Shaman Rajindrajith featuring Dr Kolitha Lelwala (keyboard) & Dr
8.
Sisira Dissanayake (tabla)
9. Nil Ahas Thale – Dr Anula Wijesundere with grandchildren
10. One Call Away – Nishalee Weeraratne
11. Laaba Sonduriyak – Dr Sanjeewani Rupasinghe
Nim Him Sewwa – Drs Nirodha Jayawickrema and Sankha Randenikumara featuring In-
12
deewara Muthuarachchi (violin)
Senaka Batagoda Medley – Students from Kelaniya Medical Faculty
13. (Uvindu, Keshan, Vishan, Rumeshika, Savindi, Rameesha, Jishal, Evin, Sithiji, Solamon,
Janidu)
14. Shallow – Dr Nilanka Munasinghe
“Corona Vaada Baila” - Students from Sri Jayewardenepura Medical Faculty
15.
(Sathira, Akalanka, Anjana, Dasan, Gayan, Ishan, Iwoshini, Sandani, Senara, Sho-
16. Indunil Gangulel - Song by the SLMA Council
17. Clarence Medley & Nonstop - Dr Christo Fernando, Ray Gomes, Upali Fernando & Manoj
Band
Ray Gomes (Bass Guitar)
Upali Fernando (Rhythm Guitar)
Manoj Ramanayake (Keyboard)
Dr Mathisha de Silva (Drums)
Dr Christo Fernando (Drums)
Compere
Dr Nimani De Lanerolle
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THE SLMA ORATION 2020
2016 in Medical Research and a Commonwealth
Scholarship award in 2012. He has also received sev-
eral awards during the Academic Sessions held by the
Sri Lanka Medical Association and the Annual Con-
gress of the Sri Lanka College of Paediatricians.
His research publications are many in number. He has
a H-index of 12 with over 60 publications in peer re-
viewed journals. Furthermore, he has authored 4
book chapters.
In addition to his numerous academic accomplish-
ments, he also serves in both the National Thalassae-
mia Council of Sri Lanka and the National Health Re-
search Council of Sri Lanka He is a member of the
Editorial Board of the Ceylon Medical Journal and the
Sri Lanka Journal of Child Health.
Professor Sachith Mettananda
MBBS, DCH, MD (Paed), Dphil(Oxon), FRCP (Edin) Improving the care for children with
Professor and Head – Department of Paediatrics, thalassaemia in Sri Lanka
Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya
Thalassaemia is one of the most common genetic
Professor Sachith Mettananda is at present the disorders in the world. It is particularly common in
Professor in Paediatrics and Head of the Depart- the south and south east Asia including Sri Lanka.
ment of Paediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Univer- Due to limitations and non-availability of curative
sity of Kelaniya. He is attached as a Consultant therapies, most patients with severe b-thalassaemia
Paediatrician to the Colombo North Teaching in Sri Lanka are managed medically with blood trans-
Hospital, Ragama. fusions and iron chelation for life. Although, the med-
ical management has improved considerably during
the past decade, many patients in Sri Lanka do not
Having obtained his MBBS degree from the Uni-
survive beyond the fourth decade. This is in contrast
versity of Colombo with many accolades, he went
to higher life expectancies, usually up to the sixth
on to do his postgraduate studies; firstly, the Di-
decade, among patients in the developed world. In
ploma in Child Health in 2007 at which he ob-
this oration I aim to explore the reasons for this dis-
tained the prestigious SLCP Gold Medal and fol-
parity and to provide solutions to some of the out-
lowing this, the MD in Paediatrics from the Uni-
standing clinical and research questions in relation to
versity of Colombo.
the medical management of b-thalassaemia in Sri
Lanka.
He then obtained a DPhil from the University of
Oxford in 2015 and FRCP from Edinburgh in 2020.
We performed a multi-centred, cross-sectional study
Professor Mettananda is an accomplished re-
in the three largest thalassaemia centres situated in
searcher who has received numerous awards in- Kurunegala, Anuradhapura and Ragama teaching hos-
cluding the President’s Award for Scientific Publi- pitals that care for over two-thirds of patients with
cations in 2011, 2015 and 2016, the Ten Out- thalassaemia in Sri Lanka. All regularly transfused
standing Young Persons (TOYP) in Sri Lanka Award patients with b-thalassaemia who were aged be-
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